Description
Quick Shrimp Lo Mein is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that brings the flavors of a restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and soft lo mein noodles, all tossed in a savory soy sauce dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something comforting yet satisfying, this dish can be prepared in just 25 minutes. With its versatility, you can easily customize it by swapping in your favorite proteins or veggies, making every meal unique. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or packing it as leftovers for lunch, Quick Shrimp Lo Mein is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snow peas)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté mixed vegetables in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Mix soy sauce, optional oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Pour into the skillet with vegetables and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked noodles and shrimp to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and heat through for another minute.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 200mg